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Hi, I’m Ghaffar Ahmed Khan, an award-winning Riyadh-based Cinematographer, Photographer, and Drone Operator with 13+ years of experience across filmmaking, video production, journalism, and visual storytelling. I’ve led high-profile, international, and large-scale productions across Saudi Arabia and beyond, delivering cinematic content that aligns with brand and editorial standards. I’m passionate about capturing compelling visuals and telling stories that resonate with audiences while maintaining strict production quality under tight deadlines.
Language
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Urdu
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Work Experience
Cinematographer / Photographer / Drone Operator at NAYAM FILMS
January 1, 2019 - PresentLed commercial, documentary, and corporate productions from planning to final delivery. Executed cinematography, commercial photography, and aerial filming for diverse productions. Specialized in architectural, lifestyle, food, event, and corporate photography. Operated RED, Z CAM, Sony, Canon, and Nikon camera systems, along with drones, gimbals, and lighting equipment. Managed field shoots, live coverage, and fast-paced on-location productions. Supervised editing, color correction, and post-production workflows using Adobe Premiere Pro. Coordinated crews, production schedules, and on-ground operations under tight deadlines. Produced cinematic visual content for brands, tourism campaigns, corporate clients, and social media platforms. Maintained high production quality standards while working in challenging field environments. Guided junior crew members in camera operations and production workflow.
Multimedia Journalist / Photo & Video Journalist at ARAB NEWS
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019Covered political, diplomatic, cultural, and corporate events across Saudi Arabia. Delivered real-time field reporting with photo and video content under tight editorial deadlines. Covered high-profile assignments involving ambassadors, ministers, international delegations, and embassy events in Riyadh. Covered an international political event featuring Rahul Gandhi in Dubai (2019). Conducted international media assignments at the Global Media Forum (2018 & 2019) as a photo/video journalist. Selected for international media trips under the GoTürkiye campaign across multiple Turkish cities. Participated in an international media tour organized by Huawei in Shanghai and Shenzhen (2019). Executed mobile journalism (MoJo), photojournalism, and on-ground reporting using mobile and professional camera systems.
Media Specialist / Cinematographer at 4D FILMS
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Produced commercial films, media content, and visual campaigns aligned with client requirements. Planned and executed studio and on-location media productions and creative shoots. Conducted location scouting and coordinated production logistics, permits, and technical requirements. Operated professional camera, lighting, and production equipment for commercial and media projects. Edited video content, graphics, audio, and visual elements for final delivery. Performed photo retouching and color correction using Adobe Lightroom and post-production tools. Collaborated with creative teams and clients to deliver high-quality visual content within deadlines and budget requirements.
Education
Digital Film Making at Twin-City Institute, Rawalpindi
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2012Diploma in Photography at ICEPT, Islamabad
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2012Bachelor in Business Administration at University of the Punjab, Lahore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government
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